After a very promising beginning where a horrific crime scene occurs the film leads to you following a number of different characters for a number of different reasons.However, after a particular point in the film, I feel the story goes a little flat and a lot of excitement and energy is taken out of the film. The ending I feel is a particular let down not because it's necessary that bad, just doesn't lead up to the promise of the beginning of the film, which I feel stops the film from being a classic.The acting for the film was fantastic, especially, Norton and Farrell who played their characters particularly well indeed.The setting is also perfect for this dark crime thriller and is definitely a strong point for the film.Overall I feel the film is certainly worth a watch if you like crime films, you just might be disappointed with the end of the film.

Pride and Glory turned out to be a much better cop film than I expected. Based on the storyline and casting, I anticipated that this film would be very similar to 2007's We Own the Night. But this movie surpassed Night in many levels. Night isn't a bad movie but Pride and Glory is just better.This film is another film that deals with police corruption in the NYPD. This film is primarily about multi-generation family who has to deal with corruption.The acting is very good. I was really impressed with Edward Norton. Norton is one of the best actors working today. Colin Farrell and Jon Voight delivered some good performances too. Overall, this is a gritty cop film that can be emotional at times. Despite the bad reviews, I really enjoyed this film. I rate this film 9/10.

The meltdown of a corruption plot within the NYPD is told through the perspective of one family, in director Gavin O'Connor's severely underrated 'Pride and Glory'. At the heart of it we have Colin Farrell (the corrupt one) and Edward Norton (the straight one), both on the search for a murderer, but both for entirely different reasons.I remember seeing this film at the cinema years ago. I liked it then, but I loved it now. Brilliantly choreographed, really well acted, and a fun storyline that I was always engaged in. I've never seen a bad Edward Norton performance, and he's on top form here. But I think Farrell is the real star. Watch the scene where he threatens to kill a baby. Good stuff.What I like about this movie is that it's not an action thriller. It's a drama about the relationships between the characters. Nothing is black and white in the film, and it works well. I think Jon Voight is wasted a bit in the movie though; his scenes are great, but so few and far between.I don't think this movie has got the praise and accolades it deserves. Perhaps it's not as strong as other police-based dramas, I dunno, but I liked it. A great watch.

Gavin O'Connor's 'Pride and Glory' is a well-made, dark, gritty, urban film that looks into corruption within the police force. Given the title, I was under the impression that this would be just another typical police drama but 'Pride and Glory' is almost noncompromising in its depiction. O'Connor and has crew seem to have gone out of their way to achieve authenticity in their film and they have succeeded for the most parts. The director's sincerity is also apparent as he steers clear from sentimentality.His style of execution (cinematography, art direction, lighting and use of score) is very detailed. In addition, he has extracted some fine performances from his principle cast that includes Jon Voight, Edward Norton, Noah Emmerich and especially Colin Farrell (this is easily one of the best works of his career). The women do not have much to do but Jennifer Ehle stands out. John Ortiz and Frank Grillo lend strong support.Of course 'Pride and Glory' is not without its share of drawbacks. It does risk being a little too Hollywood at times. For example, was it really necessary to have a boxing-wrestling bar-fight sequence near the end? The story too at times loses focus as it occasionally slips towards unnecessary side stories.Yet, 'Pride and Glory' is still effective. It's gripping, brutal, well acted and decently directed.